U.S. overdose deaths drop for 1st time in 30 years
2019-07-24
The number of drug overdose deaths in the U.S. dropped for the first time since 1990, according to preliminary data from the U.S. Centers for
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5 steps for talking with patients about opioids
2019-07-23
Talking with patients about opioids and pain management is important, but it can be a difficult topic for many providers. Experts discussed how to use
Study: Pain descriptors may aid in making diagnosis
2019-06-27
Can how patients describe their pain help you determine the underlying cause? Researchers studied 228 patients with an acute toothache and found that words matters.
Biopharma firm to buy Botox manufacturer for $63B
2019-06-25
Biopharmaceutical company AbbVie has announced an agreement to acquire Allergan, a pharmaceutical company and a manufacturer of Botox. AbbVie will acquire Allergan for about $63 billion
Insurance data show drop in opioid prescriptions by dentists
2019-06-24
Integrated dental and pharmacy data can reduce the number of opioid prescriptions, according to a presentation on June 21 at the 2019 International Association for
New sedation guidelines call for 2 experts per procedure
2019-06-20
The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry (AAPD) and American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) have updated their sedation guidelines for the first time in three years.
Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider: New sedation guidelines call for 2 experts per procedure
2019-06-18
Dear Anesthesia & Pain Management Insider, The American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and American Academy of Pediatrics have updated their sedation guidelines for the first
Second Opinion: My experience with narcotic pain medications
2019-05-28
As a periodontist, I used to prescribe narcotic medication for patients who required it for periodontal surgery. I never had the personal experience of being
Study finds U.S. dentists’ opioid prescriptions ‘excessive’
2019-05-23
The percentages of oral health and dentist visits are about the same in the U.S. and England, but what about the rates of opioid prescriptions?
Second Opinion: A comparison of 2 opioid alternatives
2019-05-21
The ongoing opioid epidemic has responsible dental practitioners seeking effective means of pain relief for their patients. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are an option many
Results mixed for cold therapy after tooth extraction
2019-04-18
Can cold therapy help patients after third-molar surgery? The results of a recent scientific review are mixed. While cold may be helpful for managing swelling,
Dentist among 60 charged with opioid prescription abuse
2019-04-17
A dentist is among the 60 people who were charged with the illegal prescription and distribution of opioids and other narcotics and also healthcare fraud